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ATEC Spine · 2 months ago

Buyer II

Carlsbad, California, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

ATEC Spine is a company focused on the development of spinal implants and instruments. The Buyer II position is responsible for purchasing components and finished goods, ensuring timely procurement and execution of procurement strategies while maintaining supplier relationships.

Health CareMedical DeviceProduct Design

Responsibilities

Initiates and monitors open purchase orders to ensure timely receipt and to maintain inventory target levels

Assists in negotiating pricing & delivery as well as supplier selection and management

Ensures consistent, high-level performance of subcontract suppliers to delivery schedules, commitment and performance based on the terms and conditions of the negotiated contracts

Develops and maintains a good working relationship with major suppliers in order to assure the implementation and completion of the production plan

Supports development activities with direct purchases of raw materials, components & instruments required for prototypes, pilot production and initial launch requirements

Provides support for engineering change orders, non-conformances, and accounting/receiving discrepancies

Serves as core team member for product launches, set builds, and/or other special projects as assigned

Assists with implementation of procurement strategies, including supplier consolidation, kanban, VMI programs, as well as identification of alternative procurement sources to ensure a long-term, cost-effective supply

As assigned by management, leads purchasing related projects with minimal supervision

Assists in the management of inventory levels, schedules and availability of selected items to meet build & launch schedules

Provides liaison services between suppliers and various departments within the company, including R&D, Quality, Regulatory, etc

Assists with negotiation of pricing & delivery, as well as supplier selection as directed

Assists with return to vendor process (RTV) and RTV reconciliation

Works with A/P on resolution of problem invoices or supplier billing disputes

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Supplier managementProcurement strategiesNegotiation skillsAnalytic abilitiesProject managementRisk managementConsensus buildingInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving

Required

Responsible for purchasing replenishment of components and finished goods of instruments and implants for assigned product lines

Assist with the purchase of prototypes, pilot production and full launch quantities for new product launches

Ensure implants, instruments and related components are procured through qualified sources and are delivered within set schedules

Execution of procurement strategies, including supplier consolidation, kanban, VMI, etc

Assist with supplier management duties and monitor performance based on quality, delivery and lead-time metrics

Work with the Operations team members to ensure communication of needs to suppliers and internal operations are accurate and timely

Strong analytic and problem-solving abilities

Negotiation skills (for both internal and external requirements)

Project management skills

Consensus building skills

Interpersonal relationship skills

Risk management as it pertains to supply chain

Provide upper management with timely information on program performance, material acquisitions and execution to technical, cost and schedule objectives